Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients: 4 lbs sweet potatoes (about 10 cups) or 4 lbs white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 10 cups); 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 lbs sweet potatoes (about 10 cups) or 4 lbs white potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1

In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook the potatoes, covered, in enough boiling lightly salted water to cover for 12 minutes or until tender; drain. Remove potatoes from pan.
2

Add the butter to the hot Dutch oven and let it melt. Add the potatoes to the Dutch oven; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in the sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Transfer to a serving dish. If desired, place a dot of butter on top. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
3

Make-ahead directions: Prepare potatoes through Step 2 but do not heat through. Transfer to a 2-1/2- to 3-quart casserole. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Before serving, preheat oven to 325°F Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes or until heated through.��.
4

Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes: Prepare as above. Before serving, drizzle 1/4 cup maple syrup over potatoes and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts or almonds, toasted.